Memorandum on Aligning U.S. Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

Memorandum on Aligning U.S. Childhood Vaccine RecommendationsTo:Secretary of Health and Human ServicesDirector of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)As of January 2025, the U.S. recommended vaccinating all children for 18 diseases, including COVID‑19, making it a “high outlier” among developed countries.Comparison given:Notes that several U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations depart from the policies of most other developed countries.States that further study is warranted to ensure Americans receive the best, scientifically supported medical advice.The President:Orders HHS and CDC to:If HHS and CDC find those practices superior to current U.S. recommendations, they must:The memorandum explicitly states it:In essence, the memo begins a formal review that could narrow or restructure U.S. core childhood vaccine recommendations to more closely resemble those of other developed countries, contingent on comparative scientific evidence.BackgroundDirectiveLegal Effect